The Latest Breaking News from Martyn Hett

Martyn’s Law: Parliament to debate new anti-terrorism security rules for venues

The new legislation will require venues and local authorities to have preventative action plans against terror attacks.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

'Martyn's Law' will finally be a reality - after a brave mum's years of campaigning

Martyn Hett's mum had an emotional phone call with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the day her son would have turned 35

Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022

Andy Burnham critical of police and fire service's response to arena attack, but vows 'they have changed'

He called on public services to be tied to a 'duty of candour' to stop misleading leaders after significant incidents

Manchester Evening News · Nov 3, 2022

Figen Murray calls for immediate action after failings revealed in Arena attack report

"Had Martyn’s Law been in place that night, we now know that precious lives would have been saved"

Manchester Evening News · Nov 3, 2022

Manchester Arena terror attack survivors' frustration over government inaction to make venues safer

'I know that politics has been in turmoil in recent months, but there is no excuse for delaying or weakening legislation that could save thousands of lives'

Manchester Evening News · Nov 3, 2022

Manchester Arena attack victim's mum furious at 'watering down' of venue safety laws

Figen Murray’s son Martyn was killed by suicide bomber Salman Abedi in the attack in May 2017, and she says five years on legislation to make public venues safer is being "consistently delayed"

Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022

Mother of Arena bombing victim criticises delay to legislation

Figen Murray has campaigned for a Martyn’s Law, in memory of her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022

Lionesses, Dame Sarah Storey, Figen Murray and Sacha Lord all honoured at Manchester City of Champions Awards

They are the latest inspiring inductees to Manchester's Hall of Fame

Manchester Evening News · Nov 2, 2022

Mum of Manchester Arena victim's plea to Rishi Sunak over 'dragging' new 'Martyn's Law' counter-terror legislation

"Right now, with so much turmoil in Government, I feel it is a time when security is even more at risk'

Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022

Arena attack mother says her son would be thrilled with her OBE

Figen Murray has obtained a masters degree in counterterrorism and successfully lobbied the Government to make public spaces and venues safer.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022